Making an Award Winning South African Short Film! Behind the Scenes

This is an insight into the making of an Award Winning South African Short Film.This Behind the Scenes video tells the story of how we made this inspirational film, Welcome, about Facing Your Past.
James, a washed up South African writer needs to return to the home, he and his brother Ezekiel grew up in and he ran away from. Upon returning to the home the dark mysteries of the now empty house begin to reveal themselves again and James becomes haunted by the past he shares with the house and more importantly his now deceased father. A mysterious child, an ominous door and a broken home; James is faced with two choices run away again or confront his past.
It is a privilege to be able to share the behind the scenes video of this South African short film, inspired by our everyday truths.
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[@deevinemedia01]

Could you kindly share your gear list?

[@MikeBSalazar]

Amazing work Mike to you and your team! Soo good. The vfx, practical effects, cinematography and how well your writing and directing influenced the final product. What a milestone for you I’m sure.

[@MichaelOdendaal]

Thank you so much Mike!!! Appreciate your kind words so much. Glad you enjoyed it. We loved creating it.

[@Rve783]

Damn. I have to watch this film. Looks really good Michael and team.

[@DaameeyFilms]

For me the idea,shots and Editing is a way more professional, keep up guys, my question to Micahel, wich editing software did you use to edit the film?

[@MichaelOdendaal]

I personally use Final Cut Pro to edit all my films but this one specifically was made on Adobe Premiere Pro! Thanks for the comment.

[@reececoetzer6690]

skrrrrt skirt

[@Sailovewarehouse]

The sounds dude, the sounds...... Agh it really just carried the visuals too.